Obesity, now can be classified as disease rather than a mere sign or symptom. In other words it can be said that obesity is the MOTHER of many diseases of modern era. The worldwide epidemic of excess weight is due to imbalance between physical activity and dietary energy intake. Sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, and consequent overweight and obesity markedly increase the risk of sexual disorders, cardiovascular diseases and many more. Sexual problems in both male and female appear to be widespread in society, mainly due to health-related as well as psychosocial factors.
This may lead to impaired quality of life. Obesity may be a risk factor for sexual dysfunction in both man and woman. Obesity indicates a higher prevalence of impotence in obese men. The high prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) in patients with cardiovascular risk factors suggests that abnormalities of the…
